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Matalan

Nov 6

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Data
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Liverpool

Requirements

  • Strong analytical capability using SQL/Power BI?
  • Ability to build strong relationships across the business?
  • Excellent excel skills?
  • A strong analytical approach?
  • Strength of character to support and influence senior decision makers?
  • Used to adapting and dealing with change?
  • A passion and desire to complete tasks to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment?
  • Strong communication and listening skills
  • High numerate skills and strong financial acumen?
  • A positive and proactive attitude to work
  • Ability to work calmly under pressure?
  • High attention to detail?

Responsibilities

  • Analyse large datasets on store performance to support commercial activities, providing clear recommendations based on key metrics like sales, footfall, and basket size.
  • Access multiple data sources to deliver a comprehensive view of performance, including financial metrics and customer behaviour.
  • Bring best-practice analytical processes into the team, supporting the wider team with data-driven insights.
  • Evaluate store trial results, tracking performance against control groups, measuring impact, and presenting findings to stakeholders.
  • Analysing investment impacts, such as refits, new openings, and relocations, providing insight into the long-term success of these investments.
  • Automate key reporting requirements using Power BI to standardize processes and improve data accuracy and efficiency.
  • Conduct in-depth analysis on store metrics, including trial results, investment performance, and key performance indicators.
  • Support the budgeting process by ensuring inputs and assumptions are well-documented and communicated across relevant departments.
  • Work with non-financial stakeholders to build commercial awareness, challenge processes, and identify opportunities for efficiency and cost-effectiveness improvements.

FAQs

What qualifications do I need to apply for the Retail Analyst position?

A strong analytical capability using SQL/Power BI, excellent Excel skills, and high numerate skills with strong financial acumen are essential for this role.

Is prior experience in retail analysis required?

While specific industry experience is valuable, the emphasis is on strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data effectively.

What software tools will I be using in this role?

You will primarily use SQL, Power BI, and Excel to analyze data and generate reports.

How quickly do I need to be able to adapt to changes in the role?

The role requires someone who is used to dealing with change and can adapt quickly, as it is in a fast-paced retail environment.

What type of support does Matalan offer for employee wellbeing?

Matalan provides wellbeing support through the Retail Trust and offers additional resources to ensure employee wellbeing.

Will there be opportunities for career development?

Yes, Matalan offers access to a wide range of career development opportunities for employees.

What are the key responsibilities of the Retail Analyst?

You will analyze large datasets on store performance, evaluate investment impacts, automate reporting using Power BI, and provide insights to drive decision-making across the business.

How is performance evaluated in this position?

Performance is evaluated based on the ability to provide actionable insights that drive strategic decisions, optimize operations, and deliver measurable value to stores and customers.

Can I request adjustments during the recruitment process?

Yes, Matalan encourages candidates to request any necessary adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure a fair experience.

What are the benefits of working at Matalan?

Matalan offers competitive salaries, a 20% staff discount, life assurance, wellbeing support, pension scheme, and other additional benefits depending on the role.

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Matalan

Find Your Fit. Shape The Future.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1985
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, when we say there’s no other retailer like Matalan, we really mean it! There’s an honesty and energy here that allows our people to shine, which our colleagues, customers and suppliers love. With over 200 stores in the UK, a growing online presence and over 15,000 employees, we’re a thriving, omnichannel value retailer that’s going places and delivering year on year growth. If you want to work for a company that’s passionate about its people, helps you to grow and be the best you can be, then you’ve come to the right place. We work together to support our customers, suppliers and each other, and we’re excited by the possibility of our people helping us to shape the future of retail. We make sure every voice is heard, nurture the ambitions of our people and invest in their future. Our amazing and diverse people make us who we are and our values are the driving force behind everything we do: Think Customer, Think Family, Be Real, Be the Best. Talent is quickly spotted and nurtured, and there are lots of opportunities to tailor make your own career and learn with us. Right now, Matalan is stepping in to a new age and embracing the changing face of retail. We have some exciting opportunities across the business in Retail and Logistics, as well as Ecommerce, Marketing, Technology and Product at our Head Office in Liverpool and our new Creative Hub in London.

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